Articles filed under Outdoors
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Constable: Pandemic wilderness skills also valuable indoorsMar 16, 2021 5:30 am - Before Christmas 1979, DuPage County lawyer Ron Nosek picked up the book his wife, Sue, bought as a present for another relative. “The Tracker,” by Tom Brown Jr., tells ...
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Constable: Ranking rains on parade, but spring still in Naperville's stepMar 10, 2021 4:30 am - On Tuesday's beautiful spring day, there might not be a better place to be than strolling the Naperville Riverwalk with someone you love. Oh, wait. Strike that. Accordin...
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When fish come out early, the hair jig is a main attractionMar 09, 2021 12:00 am - As ice out approaches rapidly, so too does the finesse style of fishing needed to coax pre-spawn fish out of their winter slumber. If one lure has proved over time to do...
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Prospect Heights Parks planning for a more normal summerMar 02, 2021 10:00 pm - After nearly a year of program cancellations and heavy restrictions due to the pandemic, the Prospect Heights Park District is making plans for a more normal summer in 2...
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After weeks of delay, anglers hit the ice in Hoffman EstatesFeb 21, 2021 12:00 am - The third time was the charm Sunday as anglers took to the frozen lake in Hoffman Estates' South Ridge Park for the Hoffman Estates Park District's twice-delayed annual ...
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Constable: Snowmobilers' dreams of white February finally arriveFeb 20, 2021 12:00 am - The volunteers walk through the grass in November, putting signs on the trails with the intention of directing snowmobile traffic. “Every year when we're marking the tra...
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Youth can connect with nature at DuPage Forest Preserve summer campsFeb 16, 2021 10:00 pm - DuPage County residents can now sign up for a full lineup of fun outdoor day camps through the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County at dupageforest.org/camps. Regis...
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Seven bait modifications to prepare for open waterFeb 16, 2021 12:00 am - With open-water fishing season inching closer, it's a good time to start making preparations to your gear now. There are some subtle bait touch-ups and tweaks that can h...
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with forest preserve programsFeb 04, 2021 10:00 pm - With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, Cook County residents may be contemplating how to plan a special day while following public health guidelines. From walks in t...
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How to target trophy fish through the iceFeb 02, 2021 12:00 am - Perch, bluegill, crappie and other panfish are familiar, fun targets for ice fishing traditionalists. There are also the big-game ice anglers that are breaking away from...